A YOUNG man with cerebral palsy has been reported missing.

Sam Goodwin from Burgess Hill was last seen at the Post Office in Church Walk in the town on Friday at 3.15pm.

Police say the 22-year-old has not been heard from since and there are increasing concerns for his welfare.

Sam is white, 5ft 8in tall and slim with strawberry blond hair and glasses.

Officers say he always wears jeans and a sweatshirt and he may have a rucksack and tent with him.

He walks unsteadily due to his cerebral palsy and is known to like travelling on buses and trains.

Anyone who sees Sam or has any information is asked to contact police immediately on 999 or 101, quoting serial 583 of 01/02.